Daren Smith

Daren Smith

Provo, Utah
Indie Film Producer, Author, Creative Entrepreneur. GP at Producer Fund, Founder of Craftsman Films
27
Oct
Hosting Investor Events

Hosting Investor Events

There aren't "film investors" in Utah, at least not ones that I know of. There aren&
6 min read
16
Oct
October 2025 Live Call - Replay

October 2025 Live Call - Replay

Thanks to all who came to this month's live call! Below is a recording, all of the links
3 min read
13
Oct
Tension Creates Enrollment

Tension Creates Enrollment

Tension creates enrollment. Most people think they have a persuasion problem. They polish their pitches, perfect their proposals, and wonder
5 min read
06
Oct
Momentum Needs A Catalyst

Momentum Needs A Catalyst

Momentum needs a catalyst. No exceptions. Most people think they have an energy problem. They're working harder, staying
4 min read
29
Sep
Make It Inevitable

Make It Inevitable

Scale turns the uncertain into the inevitable. Most filmmakers think they have a talent problem. They have a scale problem.
4 min read
22
Sep
Producer Is A Verb, Not A Title

Producer Is A Verb, Not A Title

Everyone wants to be a Producer Most people see “professional” as a noun. A badge you wear, a status you
7 min read
17
Sep
September 2025 Live Call - Replay

September 2025 Live Call - Replay

Thanks to all who came to this month's live call! Below is a recording, all of the links
3 min read
13
Aug
August 2025 Live Call - Replay

August 2025 Live Call - Replay

2 min read
09
Jul
July 2025 Live Call - Replay

July 2025 Live Call - Replay

5 min read
30
Jun
The 20-Year Opportunity: A Call to Builders

The 20-Year Opportunity: A Call to Builders

We’ve covered a lot of ground in this series. The fourth turning is a Crisis era, it’s complex
5 min read